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• 73 Eleanor and 67 Camaro finished builds
• For you diecast collectors: 1:6 scale Ectomobile from the "Afterlife" film. *LINK*
• Found another one. *PICS*
  • Wow! *NM*
  • So cool, Terry. Congrats! TB *NM*
  • Glad you got the Merc back, and it's in great shape! *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Another great selection! Thanks :) *NM*
  • The blown/vinyl topped 71/72 B-body proves we need either the AMT kit reversed or the R/M kit with cool street machine parts *NM*
• Was there a version of the Monogram 1940 Ford Pickup with a stock hood without louvers.
  • I believe only the original version of the kit came with the smooth hood. *NM*
  • If memory serves, all issues before the early 80's "Lemon Crate" had a stock unlouvered hood. *NM*
  • I was just looking through my Monogram '40 pickups last night! The original flat box kit and the orange "Early Iron" issues have the smooth hood, everything after has the louvers. *NM*
• Ran across this when I went to Facebook Marketplace looking for something else... For all you folks that do dioramas or rust treatments, here are some pics of an old rusty Ford flatbed for you to check out.
  • Re: Ran across this when I went to Facebook Marketplace looking for something else... For all you folks that do dioramas or rust treatments, here are some pics of an old rusty Ford flatbed for you to check out.
    • It is listed as a 1954 Ford F350 flatbed. There are 5 pics. Sorry, forgot to use the subject line or list the number of pics. I am trying to cut back on Dr Peppers and I am a little fuzzy these days. ;^) *NM*
  • That might be listed as a 54 but it is clearly a 56. Funnily enough on a model we'd probably say he overdid the weathering and it wasn't realistic. Thanks for posting this. *NM*
• DDA Holden build has vinyl front seats, is Tamiya acylic o/k on vinyl & will it dry properly, ie flat & satin? ....thanks. *NM*
  • Water based or lacquer will work *NM*
    • Thanks, I normally use Humbrol enamels, just found that I do have some Tamiya XF1 Flat Black acrylic from my plane kit use so just got to get some X18 Semi Gloss Black, closest is 1hr away...lol. *NM*
• Did, (does) Hoosier make street tires? I thought I had some Goodyear or BF Goodrich white letter tire decals for a build of one of my wife's early car, but all I have is Hoosier. Thanks. *NM*
  • I see Hoosier pro street (treaded) radials pop up when I do a search. *NM*
  • Hoosier "DOT Drag Radial 2" has white letters. All the rest of their DOT tires have plain sidewalls, including their treaded Pro Street tires. *NM* *LINK*
• Is anyone else here heading to 'Motor City Madness' in Warren Mich. on Sunday?? *NM*
  • Heading that way tomorrow for vendor setup. *NM*
  • See you there Cliff! *NM*
  • Is there any chance there could be some new product announcements from the manufacturers? *NM*
  • Heritagecon for me...I wish they were different weekends :( *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • That '64 Fury (?) is just gorgeous. I can even handle the color. *NM*
    • Yes, it is a 1964. *NM*
      • But is it a Fury? *NM*
        • I'm 99% sure that the side spear-like trim was exclusive to Fury and Sport Fury models. And I think the logo on the rear fender reads "Sport Fury". *NM*
  • Love the color on that Dart Swinger! *NM*
  • I built a twin to the K-car woody behind the black Satellite *NM* *LINK*
• Sharing some older stuff
  • Re:Superb build sequence pics, Charlie. Those Power Wagons look fabulous !! *NM*
    • Makes me want to give away all my kits, and take up knitting. Really enjoy the in process photos. *NM*
    • Here's some of the work on the W-300, Cliff.
• Are the Hallmark automotive tree ornaments any given scale....or are they all over the place? *NM*
  • I quess that they are what would be termed "box scale", though it seems most are right around 1/43 scale. *NM*
  • They seem to range from 1/43 to 1/48th-ish mostly but not sure how precisely scaled they are . The cars seem closest to 1/43, the fire trucks more like 1/48 *NM*
• Thanks for the details Andy! I'll have to spend some time digging through my kits for some of those parts. *NM*
• This Sat and Sun the 23 and 24 is WrightCon in Dayton OH. What kind of event is it for being 2 days? Is there a model show and swap meet? Thanks everyone. *NM*
  • Did a Google search for Wrightcon. Check out the details at the link. *NM* *LINK*
    • Thank you Mike *NM*
• On the bench - Revell Pro Street 1957 Ford Sedan Delivery *PIC*
  • All you guys that can 3D print just amaze me! I can barely use my smart phone. *NM*
    • Printing the stuff is not that hard, it’s the CAD skills that some have that impress me. *NM*
  • Very cool!!!! I want one of those printed "Y-Block" engines! *NM*
    • Yeah, the engine is the star of this build. I used the Ford Predator engine file, and created a new supercharger/intercooler lid to give a nod to the old school fuel injection set ups. The valve covers I modified by grafting a finned valve cover style thing onto them. *NM*
  • Looks great so far and will be gorgeous when done. Where did you get the tires and wheels from? *NM*
  • Looking really cool!! You're having too much fun with your printer! Did you have to alter the frame at all, or was it designed for that kit? *NM*
  • Hey, that's pretty cool Steve! It looks like that frame can be adjusted to match the wheelbase of the vehicle. *NM*
    • I see that now. How cool is that!!? *NM*
    • Yes, that is the case, and in my laziness I didn't build the filler panels I normally use on this frame. I'm just looking to move forward, as the project is due in the middle of April. The undercarriage doesn't really matter, as the build off is photo based. *NM*
• Can you guys give me a list of some 1/25 scale kits that come with a nice set of big and little Torque Thrusts?
  • You may need to visit a 3D printer Bob. Sounds like a hard thing to find. *NM*
  • Well, I'm thinking Revell deuce 3W. *NM*
    • A couple of the other Revell Deuce kits have those wheels, along with the Owens Corning 69 Corvette. *NM*
      • Thanks Scott. I found that AMT's '63 Vette kits have the deeper Torque Thrusts. I need to check mine. *NM*
    • Thanks Jim, I plan to use the fronts from that kit. *NM*
• That is awesme. *NM*
• Bought an AMT '64 Olds Cutlass convertible yesterday from a local store. Did the reissue always have a separate sprue with an EXTRA pair of stock bumpers on it? *NM*
  • The original bumpers are on the "main" tree. The front one was altered many years ago, so the new ones (separate tree) were tooled along with the new body *NM*
• LITTLE ANNOUNCEMENT.... Just a health alert. For those peeps that have ordered decals from SMP Decals our friend Bruce Sadewater has been hospitalized and wants everybody to know delays in the orders going out and quick***INSIDE***
  • Praying for you Bruce. Really hope you heal quickly *NM*
  • Get well soon! *NM*
  • Get well soon Bruce! *NM*
• Great save! 👍 Looks really good with the two-tone. *NM*
• The Scalecoat that I have is old. Some of the labels are coming off. Can this paint be brushed on or does it need Air Brushing? *NM*
  • Curb, the only Scalecoat product I have is the paint remover and that stuff is usually brushed on. As for the paint, I had 25 year old paint that I used on my 1:1 truck and it worked beautifully... *NM* *PIC*
    • BTW, the old paint I used on my truck was not Scalecoat (LOL) that would have been prohibitively expensive... My old paint was PPG base coat/clear coat. *NM*
      • When I worked at a hobby shop, a guy thought he could paint a motorcycle gas tank with acrylic hobby paint in the little bottles. Another wondered if he could refinish kitchen cabinets with an airbrush. I suggested there were better choices. *NM*
    • Truck looks good, Raymond. Will you have it at the Atlantic Nationals? *NM*
      • As of next week I'll be out of commission with prior commitments until al least the beginning of May.... My sincere hope is to at least get it started this Summer. *NM*
• For those interested in Oz muscle cars, DDA have just released the 1970 Ford Falcon XW GT & 1971 Ford Falcon XY GTHO,both were 4drs as 1/24 plastic kits with the same detail level etc as the 1971 Holden Monaro that they released last year,email me direct for more info. *NM*
  • Hope for a MM Falcon *NM*
    • Dave, you know that Aoshima did the MM XB Falcon H/top 15/20 yrs ago. *NM*
      • Yep....have them all
  • I keep looking at their Sandman panel wagon kits... Just can't make myself pull the trigger. *NM*
    • There are different versions, which would you get? *NM*
      • The one that I really wanted is listed as being sold out (slammed & supercharged)... Still seriously considering the simply slammed version though. *NM*
  • I'll definitely be being one of these! Can't wait for the Torana to come out! *NM*
    • ***I'll definitely be GETTING one of these!*** I'm so stoked these are coming out I forgot to proofread before hitting POST. 😁 *NM*
    • Mike, your wish made me smile as when I had my shop & sold the Cavalier resin Toranas I'd get calls from guys in the USA for "Holden Torinos"....lol, not being critical, just brings back good memories, the cheapest place for DDA is Frontline Hobbies. *NM*
  • I have their stock Monaro but it would be great to get a wagon kit. *NM*
  • I wouldn't mind a model of one of these - *PIC*
  • Also if you guys buy from an Oz shop the Oz price includes a 10% GST which as an "export" you should not be charged so the export price should be 10% less which is what I did back when I had the shop....always ask. *NM*
• WIP - AMT(Lindberg) 1934 Ford Pickup (2 Pix)
  • Slick! *NM*
  • Looks pretty nice so far. Slap that bad boy together, an let's have a look! *NM*
  • That's a beauty! *NM*
• Raymond, I askes for the tires, Tracks, lower body panel and 2 end panels as they were damaged by the tires.
  • I didn't specify any particular part. Moebius told me there was a replacement kit available so it may be only the offending vinyl parts, i.e.: tires and maybe tracks. Ideally the kit should be the complete bag that the tires and body parts came in. I'll let you know... *NM*
• Those fenders are designed for sedan or woody. If you want a '29 pickup or roadster pickup you need a Revell kit. Those kit fenders are designed as pickup. *NM*
  • You are correct... I have come to the conclusion that I need a Revell fender unit, so that I can transplant the rears onto the AMT (MPC) piece.... I just don't want to deal with Revell's fiddley pita suspension. *NM*
    • Marty, question. Are you building a roadster pickup? I personally wouldn't use any of the (AMT) "woody" fender unit. I HATE that molded in frame and posable "clunky" front axle. I have an ALL REVELL version started....PIC
      • '60 Ford pickup has those wheel covers with nice new plating! '63 might have them too, I'm not 100% certain *NM*
        • Yes, the '63 has them. For me, the '60 is just a "pipe dream" since I can't seem to get them ANYWHRE! But I keep trying. *NM*
      • Have decided to just toss everything back in the box and forget about it... I have a couple of the Revell kits, but have zero desire to deal with all the fiddley crap that goes into trying to build one. *NM*
      • Pretty COOL Richard !!! *NM*
• Off the bench......PICS......
  • Looks good Dave. I like the black and white theme. *NM*
  • Nice one!!! I like the color scheme!!! *NM*
  • Sharp-looking. Nice build. *NM*
  • BOY is that slick. *NM*
  • I like that. Those rims are perfect for that build ! *NM*
    • I just wish they had made deeper rims for the slicks. *NM*
  • I am just reminded that I came this close to buying a white Demon when they first came out. Had a 318, I believe. Couldn't swing it. *NM*
  • Looks great David!! *NM*
• I completed this Saturday morning, in time for the BSAC show's Mopar theme. PICS
  • Wow!!! *NM*
  • Did a nice job! Sharp-looking build. *NM*
  • Should stand out even in an array of MOPAR. I really like the color scheme you used. *NM*
  • Since 1987? You’re worse than me. LOL! *NM*
    • And that wasn't my oldest one. I have a partially completed Pocher Mercedes that my wife gave me on our first anniversary - in 1980! Started in 1987 and boxed when we moved to Columbus in 1988. It's still boxed!😕 *NM*
  • Nice. I like the color choices. *NM*
  • Nice ! *NM*
• Re:Very cool!! *NM*
• I had fun assembling the Tornadodo, from... *PIC*
• Looks nice. I really like the two tone paint scheme. It really breaks up the solid color. *NM*
• Another question: What do you do to make the molded in headlights look more realistic. Thanks *NM*
  • I'm guessing you are talking about chromed headlights. What I do is brush some pearl white paint over them. It's not perfect, but it does help. *NM*
    • Yes, the chrome ones. Thanks! *NM*
  • Two or three coats of Tamiya flat clear.. *NM*
    • Thanks, I'll give that a shot. *NM*
  • I use white glue/ Future mixture. *NM*
    • Interesting, I'll have to try that out too. *NM*
  • I do one of two things -drill a bowl/bucket , paint it chrome and add a lense. Other option, take a straight on pic of the real headlight, scale and print it to clear decal paper and lay it over the chrome lens - pic one in here is 1st way, pic two is the second way
    • Both of those look very nice, especially the T/A! I've drilled out chromed lenses and added a reflector bucket and clear lenses. *NM*
    • Those look great! *NM*
  • Re: Another question: What do you do to make the molded in headlights look more realistic. Thanks *LINK*
    • Thanks for the pics of the steps you do for headlights. Where do you get the UV setting light and about how much are they? Dentists' supply stores? *NM*
      • Bondic from Amazon about $15 *NM*
        • Thanks for the info. *NM*
        • Thanks for the info. *NM*
          • Did not get the duplicate submission warning?? Went to Amazon and then came back, could not recall if I sent it or not. Apparently I had... ;^) *NM*
  • The headlamps in the bumper on my snow plow are...
  • Steve Milberry has the BEST headlight tip ever... *LINK* *PIC*
• Question: I got this body with a bunch of stuff and am wondering if it is a real car or just a made up thing. PIC
  • Probably an old '60s=vintage slot car body. Have a few myself (mostly Ford GTs...). *NM*
    • Well, it might have started out as a slot car but this has a plastic chassis so it was a kit. *NM*
  • if it's 1/25, it lloks like the old AMT McLaren M1 -Elva race car. *NM*
    • Yes, it is very close to a McLaren Elva. Not exact but at least that gives me a direction is what to do with it. Thanks *NM*
      • Tony's correct. It definitely is a McLaren Elva. *NM* *PIC*
• AMT 1960 Chevrolet Pickup converted to 1962 *PIC*
  • Nice work! I’m interested in what was involved in the’62 conversion. Could you share some details? *NM*
  • Looks nice even with those big wheels. *NM*
  • Very cool-looking truck. Nice build and color. *NM*
  • Sweet. That's a conversion I've been wanting to do. Is that a 3D-printed grille? *NM*
  • Really nice! You've been cranking out some cool models lately. *NM*
  • Steve, it appears to me that you used parts from Revell Chevy Pickup. Am I close? *NM*
    • Bullseye! the hood is Revell, the grille is printed. *NM*
      • Good to know. I assume you printed the grille yourself? Anyhow... something like that, but a stock version with a long bed, is in my head as a future project... among hundreds of other projects swirling around in there that will probably never see the light of day. *NM*
        • I was somewhat surprised that the Revell hood fit the AMT body so well. Usually not the case (too easy). *NM*
  • I really like those solid wheels. Nice truck! *NM*
  • Looks great Steve-0. *NM*
  • Very nice work Steve-o! Another excellent build! *NM*
  • Wow, that looks cool, I love it! *NM*
• Thanks Steve A & Raymond Gallant for your offer to help regarding the Car Modeler #36 article. That was most kind. *NM*
• The Scalecoat brand has come back but I don't know if the formula is the same. I hope so. See the discussion at the link. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks for the lead!! *NM*
  • The Scalecoat that I have is old. Some of the labels are coming off. Can this paint be brushed on or does it need Air Brushing? *NM*
• 1st Day of Spring? Bah it snowed so I brought out the plow
  • You've got some cleanup to do!! Nice scene, though!! *NM*
  • That looks SO real, wow, great model and photos!! OR.....................is it real??? *NM*
  • Amazing! *NM*
  • That is really nice!!! *NM*
  • Wow what a great build and snow effect! *NM*
  • Great-looking build. Extra praise due on the realism and weathering. *NM*
  • First day of Spring...........and my BIRTHDAY. Thanks for pposting Tim. Reminded me of why I now live in Las Vegas. *NM*
    • Tim, I sure appreciate your modeling skills. This is as close to snow as I need.....PIC
  • So realistic Tim! *NM*
  • Excellent road bed, snow and scenic background to enhance the pics of your terrific plow truck. Looks great!
    • My post above does not say *NM* because I had started part of the text in the text box but decided to put it in with the subject box and did not delete the first two letters (Ex) of it. Doh! ;^) *NM*
      • Thanks. The roadbed is one of four I makeback in 2004, it has served me well. The large amounts of snow are courtesy of Mother Nature.. and me attempting to scultp it onto the road to look convincing. *NM*
• Looking forward to the pics.... Also said a quick prayer that you are able to stay healthy and enjoy this trip. *NM*
  • Thanks Sir....
• Could be wrong but I thought that kit has always been like that with the gap between the fender & p/u bed. *NM*
  • Probably owing to its origins as the sedan. The sedan body does still fit that fender unit *NM*
    • Bingo.... *NM*
  • I bought a couple of NOS original (The Wild Ones) issue of the kit from a vendor at the dragstrip, back in the mid 1970's.... I built the woody, so I never realized the issue with the pickup bed/fender interface.... I gave the second kit to a friend..
    • In case you hadn't noticed, see my post above. I put it in the wrong place. *NM*
• The Monogram pickup has "stringers" molded as part of the fender piece, to raise the bed slightly...
• Kit seems to be missing a filler pice between the fender and the bed. Or maybe the fender is just supposed to be wider. *NM* *PIC*
  • And... nobody agrees with this? *NM*
  • AMT was just too cheap to do it right. There is no filler piece missing. *NM*
    • Jim those fenders have been like that from day one when MPC. *NM*
      • I know. *NM*
    • So you can't add some filler pieces like on the real truck I pictured? *NM*
      • After studying the situation a bit more, the problem is the shape of the fenders, not the width of the pickup bed.... Adding the stringers would not fill the gap between the top of fenders and the bed sides..... *NM* *PIC*
• Don't buy a kit Marty. Email me your address, I'll send you the bed. *NM*
• It was apparently intentional. See the shadow of the fender on the bed in the box art. Another odd thing is that they label it a "Woody"? *NM* *PIC*
  • A station wagon body is included also *NM*
  • The Monogram bed does not fit much better than the AMT bed. It does fit the roadster fenders better with some cutting out between the fenders. However, the Monogram bed is not as "deep" as the AMT bed. Won't look right. *NM*